Emergency First Aid at Work Training Course | 1 Day • Classroom Training in York

The learner will gain the knowledge and practical competence required to deal with a wide range of workplace first aid situations. The qualification is also suitable for people with responsibility for the provision of first aid in other settings such as voluntary and community groups.

The qualifications is delivered, assessed, and quality assured adhering to the Assessment Principles for Regulated First Aid Qualifications.

Where a first aid needs assessment identifies the necessity for an emergency first aider in the workplace, this qualification meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982.

• Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider

• Assess an emergency situation safely

• Provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty

• Provide first aid to a casualty who is choking

• Provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding

• Provide first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock

• Provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries

On successful completion, all learners will receive an accredited Ofqual qualification in FAA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) / Level 6 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (SCQF).

*FAA are an awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual and SQA Accreditation, and the qualification sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF).

Where a first aid needs assessment identifies the necessity for an emergency first aider in the workplace, this qualification meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982.

The qualification is available to learners aged 14 or over but a learner cannot assume the responsibility of being a first aider in the workplace until they reach the age of 16.

It is recommended that learners hold a minimum of level 1 in literacy or equivalent to undertake this qualification.

It may be possible to grant a reasonable adjustment for a learner who has a disability, medical condition or learning need following the FAA Reasonable Adjustment and Special Consideration Policy.

Due to the practical nature of the first aid assessment there are physical demands. Learners must be able to get to the floor unaided and successfully demonstrate all required elements of the practical assessment on their own, with the casualty on the floor, as in a real-life situation.

For example, a learner will need to get to the floor unassisted and demonstrate effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a manikin at floor level.

If a learner has any concerns they should contact their training provider to discuss before attending the course.

This course is delivered over a period of 1 day.

Training will be delivered via a variety of resources including face-to-face (in-person) training, group activities and practical exercises.

The qualification is assessed through practical demonstration. There is no grading of the assessment, learners pass or are referred. A learner must satisfactorily complete each scenario to pass the practical assessment.

Scenarios are set recreating a real-life situation as far as possible to enable a learner to demonstrate their knowledge and practical skills. During the practical assessment the learner will be asked set related oral questions by the trainer/assessor. The practical assessment is ongoing throughout the course with the trainer/assessor making learners aware of when they are being assessed and what they are required to demonstrate. A learner must satisfactorily complete each scenario to pass the practical assessment.

Your qualification will be valid for up to 3 years from the date of achievement.

Annual refreshers are strongly recommended by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Following the 3 years. The HSE guidance states that on expiry of the qualification a first aider is no longer considered competent to act as a first aider in the workplace. It is advisable to arrange requalification before expiry to ensure that a workplace is not left with a shortfall of qualified first aiders.

• Course materials and resources will be provided by your trainer.

• Face to face training via our trainer.

• Certificates will be provided on successful completion of the assessment.

For more flexible learning options, we offer evening and weekend training courses.  Please contact us for further details

Group booking discounts are available for onsite course delivery to multiple candidates. Contact us for details.